Aysheaia - World Fact Book entry

Aysheaia

27-07-2005, 03:13

The Confederated States of Aysheaia, a country on the eastern edge of the 10,000 island region. It comprises more than 7,300 islands having a coastline 100 meters or longer. The largest and main islands are, from north to south, Aysheaia, Ottoia, Pikaia (the largest island), Choia, Wapt, Olenoi, Ki ku, Tok, and Kuk.

History
The ancestors of the Aysheaians settled the island of Aysheaia over 4000 years ago. A decentralized chieftain-based system eventually evolved into a more centralized economic and religious empire centered on Aysheaia. Pure Blind explorers – first the Conglom and then the Skoda – reached Aysheaia in the 16th century, with Skoda establishing sovereignty. In 1947 it was reorganized under Pure Blind auspices into the Pan-Aysheaian Trust Territory. An 1952 the territory was enlarged to include the current islands, adding the Wapti and Ku islands of Wapt, Ki ku, Tok and Kuk. On March 18, 1967 the Trust Territory ratified a new constitution to become the Confederated States of Aysheaia, which entered force on November 25, 1967, marking Aysheaias emergence from trusteeship to independence.

Politics
The Confederated States of Aysheaia are governed by the 1967 constitution. Which guarantees fundamental human rights and establishes a separation of governmental powers. The unicameral Congress has 14 members elected by popular vote. Four senators - one from each state - serve 4-year terms; the remaining 10 senators represent single-member districts based on population, and serve 2-year terms. The President and vice president are elected by Congress from among the four state-based senators to serve 4-year terms in the executive branch. Their congressional seats are then filled by special elections. The president and vice president are supported by an appointed cabinet. There are no formal political parties.

Geography
The Confederated States of Aysheaia comprise over 7,300 islands (with 11 major islands) extending 1,200 miles east to west and over 2,300 miles north to south. The seven constituent states are Aysheaia, Ottoia, Pikaia, Choia, Wapt, Ki, and the South Archipelago District. The capital is Eieari’i, on Aysheaia.

Economy
The traditional economic activities of the Confederated States of Aysheaia consists primarily of subsistance farming and fishing. Ottoia hosts rich mineral deposits, mainly iron, tin and uranium, which are profitably mined there, while a large gold deposit recently found deep in Pikaia holsd the promise of future mineral wealth. In 1973, the ministry of education was tasked with bringing Aysheaia into the 20th century, for which it drafted the Aysheaian Educational Plan. This ambitious plan called for the construction of schools accessible to the entire population - a goal made the more difficult because of many communities geographic isolation. By 1980 nearly 90% of Aysheaians lived within commuting distance to a school, by 1983 each of the seven states hosted a university, and by 1998 a packet switching radio network brought distance learning to all Aysheaian communities. The results of this are a literacy rate of nearly 100% among young Aysheaians and a substantial boost in the economy - now led by a massive publishing industry.

Demographics
The indigenous population of the Confederated States of Aysheaia, which is predominantly Aysheaian, consists of various ethnolinguistic groups. Aysheaian remains the common language, though several others (both minority tongues such as Ku and Wapti and imported languages) are spoken. Population growth remains high, as immigration rates are large.

Wapt is notable for the extreme color blindness known as maskun.

Culture
Each of the three main native ethnic groups (Aysheaian, Wapti and Ku) has its own culture and traditions, but there are also common cultural and economic bonds that are centuries old. For example, cultural similarities like the importance of the traditional extended family and clan systems can be found on all the islands.

Urban Aysheaians have become heavily westernized in the past fifty years, though they retain distinctive Aysheaian cultural traits.

Tupiau class destroyer
Designed to replace the older Molotai'i class, the Tupiau class expands upon the capabilities of that class. The radically reduced crew compliment is a testament to the high level of automation in this ship.

Kohola class carrier
Aysheaias first full-size carrier, the Kohola class is designed to allow
the use of the Kihikihi M fighter. To avoid the costs of nuclear
propulsion, an integrated full electric propulsion system based on four
gas turbines is used instead. This design is heavily automated, resulting in very small crew requirements.

As of Aug 2005 work on this vessel continues in Ubuou shipyards, Eieari’i.

Indomitable-class Aircraft Carrier
Purchased from Leafanistan, this carrier is built around a refitted cruiser hull. It is a small but powerful aircraft carrier, carrying a self-defense armament, and a group of aircraft. The most notable feature is an angled ramp at the end of the runway for STOL aircraft to get an extra boost. It is angled at 12 degrees for this class.

Kihikihi
The Kihikihi is a twin-engine delta-wing multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Maho Aviation. It is being produced both for land-based use with the Aysheaian Air Force and for carrier-based operations with the Aysheaian Navy. The Kihikihi carries an integrated electronic survival system named SPECTRA which feanures a software-based virtual stealth technology.

The current Kihikihi variants are marginally capable of supercruise with light weapons load. A planned engine upgrade will allow the Kihikihi to supercruise with more realistic loads at around Mach 1.4.

Variants:
Kihikihi A – this is the first production version for the Air Force.
Kihikihi M – this is the carrier-based version for the navy, it is still in development.
Kihikihi T – This land-based version includes terrain-following 3D radar and nuclear capability.

As of Aug 2005 the Aysheaian Air Force operated 280 Kihikihi A and 22 Kihikihi T

F-20 Tigershark
An improved version of the F-5, the F-20 offers improved performance in all areas. Liberal use of advanced materials coupled with a powerful (yet low maintenance) engine gives the F-20 a power to weight ratio unmatched by other modern aircraft. Supremely maneuverable, the F-20 was considered by it’s test pilot to be the best modern dogfighter in existence. Advanced avionics with low spin up time means that the F-20 can scramble faster than other fighters, making this an ideal air defense interceptor. The F-20 is now being manufactured under license by Tangent Industries for the Aysheaian Air Force.

F-5E Tiger II
A highly maneuverable, lightweight and inexpensive air superiority fighter, the F-5E features an air-to-air fire control radar system and a lead computing gunsight and remains a competitive choice in today’s world. Manufactured under license by Tangent Industries for the Aysheaian Air Force, and now available for export.

The A-20A Eris
Developed by Aysheaias Sufi Aviation as a low cost ground attack and antihelicopter aircraft, the A-20A Eris forms a major part of that nations military reform. Combining long range, safe flight characteristics and the ability to deploy from paved roads, the Eris is an effective and flexible addition to any developing nations arsenal. The use of space-age composites and a simple design make the Eris both extremely light and easy to manitain in the field. A mounting kit is available allowing for AARPMS* reconnaissance pods to be mounted on the underwing ordinance hardpoints. These mounting kits extend the role of this aircraft to low cost battlefield reconnaissance (in combat areas where inexpensive planes such as the Sufi R-22 Sky Eye would not be suited).

A-10 Thunderbolt II
This is the standard light-gunship of Leafanistan's Air Forces, and while being an expensive proposition it is an invaluable tool in close air-support missions, and general bombardment.

TR-21 Pelican
The TR-21 is Aysheaia's first production tiltrotor. The TR-21's leap ahead technology will revolutionize military air transport capabilities in a manner not since the introduction of helicopters more than 50 years ago. No other aircraft can do what the TR-21 can. The TR-21's ability to self deploy around the world dramatically reduces strategic lift requirements. It is the most flexible, capable, and revolutionary combat troop transport aircraft in the world.

R-27B "High Eye"
The R-27B is a twin turbofan high altitude multi mission aircraft powered by Williams International FJ44-2E engines. It is designed to carry payloads in the 2000-pound class to altitudes above 60,000 feet and remain on station up to 14 hours. Heavier payloads can be carried for shorter missions. Missions for the R-27B include telecommunications, reconnaissance, atmospheric research, commercial imaging, and space launch.

R-22 "Sky Eye"
Intended as a low cost reconnaissance plane, the R-22 is ideal for battlefield use. With a service ceiling of 30,000 feet it is nearly immune to tertiary (small arms, machine guns) air defense. The airframe is constructed of wood and fiberglass laminate, making it difficult for radar to detect, while the muffled 5.2 liter piston engine propels the craft in near silence with no significant heat signature. The craft is fitted with a nose mounted ladar and underwing imaging pod.